Extended Argument Essay

Outline: Extended Argument Essay

What is an argument essay?

With an argument, you need to take a stand asserting that
people should or should not do something.
For the outline, reduce each argument to one key word if possible

Title

Topic Sentence

Opponent's Strongest Argument and Rebuttal


Opponent's Strongest Argument
First Reason - Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details Supporting Opponent
Rebuttal -- Your First Reason This is a "contrast," refuting what came before
Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details Supporting Your Opinion
Example Supporting Your Opinion

Second Reason - (stonger reason, but not strongest)

Your Second Reason

Second Reason -- Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details

Second Reason -- Example

Third Reason (Most Important Reason -)

The Most Important Reason
This reason must directly refute opponent's argument

Most Important Reason -- Facts, Statistics, Quotes or Details

Most Important Reason -- Example

Essay Conclusion

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